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Friday, November 6, 2026 · Ashland

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Latest briefing

Thursday, November 5, 2026. Yesterday's briefing. Read the November 5 edition →

Today & coming up

• Sat, Nov 7, 9:00 a.m.: Monthly recycling drop-off at Ponderosa Road. The town's monthly recycling collection runs from 9 a.m. to noon at 20 Ponderosa Road.Town of Ashland
• Mon, Nov 9, 9:00 a.m.: Town tabulates results from state election. Election officials conduct post-election tabulation for the November 3 state election from 9 a.m. to noon at 101 Main Street.Town of Ashland
• Mon, Nov 9, 7:00 p.m.: Conservation Commission meets via Zoom. The Conservation Commission holds its meeting remotely via Zoom from 7 to 10 p.m.Town of Ashland
• Tue, Nov 10: Town manager community input survey closes. The Select Board's survey on the next town manager closes Nov. 10. The board has engaged the Collins Center to assist with recruitment and selection.Town of Ashland
• Tue, Nov 10: All Ashland schools have early release. All Ashland Public Schools will have an early release day on Nov. 10.Ashland Public Schools
• Tue, Nov 10, 10:00 a.m.: Roadway Traffic Study Committee meets at Public Safety Building. The committee meets from 10 a.m. to noon at the Public Safety Building, 12 Union Street.Town of Ashland
• Wed, Nov 11: No school Nov. 11 for Veterans Day. Ashland Public Schools will be closed Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.Ashland Public Schools
• Wed, Nov 11: Town manager screening committee applications due. Residents interested in serving on the Select Board's Town Manager Screening Committee must apply by Nov. 11.Town of Ashland

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Latest local news

• Havdalah in the ParkAugust 21
• Havdalah in the ParkJuly 17
• Havdalah in the ParkJune 5
• Shabbat Service – School Participation Night / End of School Year CelebrationMay 7
• Shabbat Service – Mimouna CelebrationApril 30
• Purim PartyMarch 21

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Past briefings

• Thursday, November 5, 2026 — Ashland Select Board keeps a single tax rate and rejects three exemptions, citing residential property at nearly 92 percent of taxable value
• Wednesday, November 4, 2026 — Ashland Conservation Commission closes its hearing on revised plans for the 61 Waverly Street housing project
• Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — Select Board meets Wednesday as Ashland Field Hockey closes season against Oliver Ames
• Monday, November 2, 2026 — Room Reserved (SB) - BOH: Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m
• Sunday, November 1, 2026 — October home sales in Ashland ranged from $435,000 to $1.3 million across the town's housing market